Where to go in Brittany? - France and Channel Hopping Discussion, Holiday Forums

Where to go in Brittany?

~ Rachie B ~

2011-01-11 21:48:32

We are looking to book a SUN holiday to France again,but this time in Brittany for May half term
( hubby has had enough of the sites near Disneyland Paris ,and says we need to explore other areas !

)

this is the list of sites available ....

214 Chateau Des Ormes *
215 Le Ranolien *
216 Les Mouettes
217 Pointe St Gilles *
218 Port De Plaisance *
219 L'Atlantique
220 Domaine De Kerlann
221 Les Deux Fontaines
222 Raguenes-Plage
223 La Baie
224 De La Plage
225 Ty Nadan *
226 Les Menhirs
227 La Grande Metairie *
228 Les Pierres Couchee

(* = sites people have recommended,or that I think fit the bill,at the moment)

We need a site with a good pool for our 15 and 9 year old sons,some sort of sports would be good too
Also other things going on on / near the site,walks,town,maybe a beach etc would be good but not totally necessary if enough to do onsite

We plan to go via Eurotunnel ( we dont really do ferries lol ) ,so will travel to Brittany in 2 stages I think,so ideas on where to stay overnight would be appreciated too

hubby wants to drive in one go ? but i'd like to take our time and stay over in one of the cheapy hotels for the night

OR possibly thinking about an overnight ferry????

Thanks for any info / recommendations etc

John M

2011-01-12 20:56:06

Re: Where to go in Brittany?

I can highly recommend Le Ranolien. Have a look through my other posts, I have made several about the site. The pools are great including slides. The entertainments guy, David, holds football, tennis, basketball tournamenbts and can organise scuba, conoeing and all sort of things. There are cliff walks and inland walks and if you drive or walk the coast road every turn leads to another small or not so small beach. It is a fantastic area and a fantastic site. I have made up a two page local info sheet I would be glad to send to you, just let me have an email address. The site has a website here: http://www.leranolien.fr/accueil-en.htm . It is MUCH cheaper to book direct with the company Yellow rather than through the British companies and the Yellow accommodation is much better. Hope this helps.

John

~ Rachie B ~

2011-01-12 22:48:21

Re: Where to go in Brittany?

fab thank you

will PM you my email address

tonesp

2011-01-31 21:11:53

Re: Where to go in Brittany?

StMalo Lovely old walled town Cracking beach Super seafood Dinard not far away a great resort
:tup

Abbaye

2011-02-17 06:49:09

Re: Where to go in Brittany?

Hi, I live near Chateau des Ormes and its a great site - the pool is fab. Although its not near a beach there is a lot to do around the area generally and its not far to drive up to the coast anyway (about 25 mins I think). As tonesp said, St Malo and the surrounding coast is gorgeous - there are so many beautiful beaches and typically French fishing ports/towns to go to. St Malo, Dinard, Cancale (amazing for seafood), Combourg, Dinan etc etc.

I think Brittany is a great holiday destination.
Abbaye

~ Rachie B ~

2011-05-14 09:45:45

Re: Where to go in Brittany?

We booked Le Ranolien in the end
looking forward to going on May 30th :tup

John M

2011-05-14 11:48:21

Re: Where to go in Brittany?

My family and I arrive on 3rd June. Say hi if you see me, I am easy to spot as I am a large, shaven headed, heavily tattooed Scotsman. Dont worry though I dont bite,lol.

John

~ Rachie B ~

2011-05-15 15:13:46

Re: Where to go in Brittany?

awww we leave on June 3rd !

John M

2011-05-15 16:18:26

Re: Where to go in Brittany?

Ah well never mind. I hope you enjoy.

John

~ Rachie B ~

2011-05-15 18:23:15

Re: Where to go in Brittany?

Thanks for all your help and info John :tup

hope you and yours have a good time too
x

~ Rachie B ~

2011-05-17 17:34:13

Re: Where to go in Brittany?

Hi John,

could you please tell me where the nearest supermarket is to stock up ?

John M

2011-05-17 17:47:52

Re: Where to go in Brittany?

Hi Rachie, the easiest is SuperU. Leave the camp site and at the main road turn right. Follow this road for about two miles till you reach a roundabout. At the roundabout go left and you will see SuperU straight ahead of you. It has everything you will need and all at a fair price.

John

~ Rachie B ~

2011-05-18 10:27:32

Re: Where to go in Brittany?

thanks so much
x

~ Rachie B ~

2011-05-19 11:10:37

Re: Where to go in Brittany?

1 more Q I promise ... !

male swimwear ... ? are shorts allowed or does it have to be speedo styleee ?!

John M

2011-05-19 17:34:45

Re: Where to go in Brittany?

I believe it was mentioned in the literature a long time ago but I have never known it to be enforced in the swimming pools. It is different in the spa though, where shorts are not allowed.

John

~ Rachie B ~

2011-05-19 20:15:16

Re: Where to go in Brittany?

John M

2011-05-29 17:47:21

Re: Where to go in Brittany?

Well I guess you will be getting ready to go now so drive safe and have a fantastic time. Say hello to Peter in the bar and David the entertainments manager please. Take care and enjoy.

John

~ Rachie B ~

2011-06-08 10:44:27

Re: Where to go in Brittany?

wow what a fabulous site! we loved it,and the stunning scenery around and about :tup

had fabulous weather ( which always helps!)
we have decided to return for half term again next year

The in laws live about an hour away ,and so came to visit us onsite for one of the days

can see us being regulars to Brittany now :cheers

Hope you are having a fab time too

Alsacienne

2011-06-08 15:35:41

Re: Where to go in Brittany?

And what WAS the outcome your question about male swimwear on this site?

Glad you had a good time ... but think you took the sunshine back to the UK with you!!